The program is a high protein, low GI carbohydrate (carb) nutritional plan. It isn't all protein (nothing like the Atkins diet). They really encourage you to eat LOTS of vegetables, three times a day. And you have some low GI, high energy carbs like basmati rice at each meal too. The other three meals/snacks are protein shakes (with added oats) or a protein bar. There is no measuring involved. You just let your appetite do the talking.

The focus of the program is balancing protein and carbs. You can eat any lean proteins. Lean beef, chicken or pork or fish or egg whites or legumes or tofu or TVP. It is about healthy protein choices, so no processed stuff just clean, whole foods. It isn't all about meat.

I realised this week that my previous diet was so carb loaded that I didn't really stop to eat much protein at all. The fact that I was vegetarian for about 15 years and can't digest red meats has contributed to this I suppose. The addition of protein at each meal has been the biggest change for me in the make-up of my meals. Maybe my high-carb, low protein diet has been the reason for my struggle with my weight?

I am loving the Food Patrol program. I feel strong. I feel in control of what goes into my mouth.

So tell me, do you eat protein at every meal? How do you like to prepare it?

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I was wondering what you were eating too! Thanks for letting us know! Looking forward to next week's giveaway! I was looking at my reflection the other day in a shop window and am not happy with what I saw.I need to do something about this asap!

That's just awesome MM, I can hear the positivity in your words. You are focused and know your stuff, such a great thing to take on. I really need to start sorting out what I eat, for real. I am far too lazy when it comes to researching and preparing healthy meals that incorporate all the necessities.

you are so inspiring with these posts - I have been semi carb conscious recently but really need to apply some concentration & eat properly to kick this extra weight off!Look forward to reading your next update!

Congratulations on the weight loss! Yeah for the past few months I have been trying to eat more protein too. I make scrambled egg tortillas for breakfast. Mostly I make chicken dishes for dinner like chicken curry. Just by halving my carbs i have lost 15 lbs. It is not easy though you have to plan a lot and not just stuff the nearest bagel in your gob!

Hi there, would love to know a menu for a day or two. When I won the raffle for Vision PT last year, one of the biggest changes they helped me make was to eat much more protein, and only good low GI carbs... does keep you much, much fuller.

And it's harder to follow a diet with lots of protein. Definitely harder. All the gym eating plans I've ever been given are meaty meat meat. And on the bottom in small print, they add "replace meat with 1/2 cup lentils, beans or tofu". Seriously? Not that I don't eat that stuff, it needs to be nice. It needs to taste nice. That's the most boring thing ever!

So, glad to hear you're mixing it up with carbs. Because I could give up chocolate, sugar and all things bad. But bread? NEVER!